In Council. Philadelphia, July 9, 1777 : Gentlemen, The Honourable House of General Assembly of this state did, on the 14th day of last month, resolve, "That proper persons be authorised by the president or vice-president in Council, in the city of Philadelphia, and in the counties of Philadelphia, Bucks and Chester, to search for and take an account of all the flour, wheat, grain, or other stores ...